EASTMAN HEALTHCARE & REHAB

Eastman Healthcare & Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 556 Chester Highway in Eastman, Georgia, within Dodge County. The facility operates with 100 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories. Eastman Healthcare & Rehab holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. In the health inspection category, the facility received 3 out of 5 stars, placing it at the national average. The staffing rating stands at 1 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels that rank among the lower tier of facilities nationally. The quality measure rating, which reflects clinical outcomes data, is 4 out of 5 stars, placing this component above the national average. Eastman Healthcare & Rehab is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is governed by Georgia state guidelines and is generally available to residents who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking information about private pay options or additional insurance acceptance should contact the facility directly at (478) 374-4733. When compared against national benchmarks, Eastman Healthcare & Rehab presents a mixed profile across the measured categories. The overall 2-star rating indicates below-average performance relative to the national 3-star average, driven in part by the 1-star staffing rating. The health inspection score of 3 stars aligns with the national norm. The quality measure score of 4 stars represents a notable strength, suggesting that clinical care outcomes tracked by CMS perform above average at this facility. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review each category independently and visit the facility to gather additional context when making care decisions.